2014–2026 Kalmar Ottawa T2 Electrical System Recall 26V648000
NHTSA recall 26V648000 covers about 16,127 2014–2026 Kalmar Ottawa T2 vehicles (electrical system), filed with NHTSA Oct 5, 2026. NHTSA lists a PARK-OUTSIDE advisory: owners should park outside and away from buildings until the repair is done.
Source: NHTSA campaign 26V648000 · Data as of Nov 6, 2026 · By CarWhere Research
Park outside: NHTSA safety advisory
NHTSA lists a park-outside advisory for this campaign. Owners should park affected vehicles outside and away from buildings until the recall repair is done.
What's recalled
Component: Electrical system
Kalmar Solutions, LLC (Kalmar) is recalling certain 2014-2026 Ottawa T2 4X2 and 2016-2026 T2 6X4 DOT/EPA terminal tractors. The printed circuit board (PCB) insulation may become damaged, resulting in a short circuit.
The risk
A short circuit increases the risk of a fire even when the vehicle is parked and the ignition is in the 'Off' position.
The remedy and its status
Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until their vehicle is repaired. Kalmar will rewire the cabin power and add a 5A fuse to the PCB circuit, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed by December 4, 2026. Owners may contact Kalmar customer service at 1-888-229-6300, select option 4, then option 2.
Status: NHTSA’s record does not list an owner-notification date yet.
Affected models and years
Models and model years NHTSA lists for this campaign. Not every vehicle of a listed model and year is included; check by VIN.
| Vehicle | Model years | More |
|---|---|---|
| Kalmar Ottawa T2 | 2014–2026 | — |
Key dates
- Report filed with NHTSA
- Oct 5, 2026
- Owner notification
- Not listed yet
- Recall initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Filed by
- Kalmar Solutions, LLC
Check your VIN for 26V648000
- Find the 17-character VIN on the driver-side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the door-jamb sticker, or your registration.
- Enter it in NHTSA's free VIN recall lookup. It shows every open recall on that exact vehicle, including this one if it applies and hasn't been repaired.
- If 26V648000 is open, call any Kalmar dealer's service department and give them the recall number. The repair is free.
Not sure of the exact model or year? Decode it first with the free VIN decoder.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 26V648000?
NHTSA recall 26V648000 covers about 16,127 2014–2026 Kalmar Ottawa T2 vehicles (electrical system), filed with NHTSA Oct 5, 2026. NHTSA lists a PARK-OUTSIDE advisory: owners should park outside and away from buildings until the repair is done. It covers certain 2014-2026 Ottawa T2 4X2 and 2016-2026 T2 6X4 DOT/EPA terminal tractors.
Is it safe to drive a vehicle with recall 26V648000?
NHTSA's record for 26V648000 carries a park-outside advisory: owners should park outside and away from buildings and other vehicles until the recall repair is done.
How do I know if my vehicle is affected by 26V648000?
Only a VIN lookup can tell you. Not every vehicle of the listed models and years is included, and repaired vehicles drop off. Enter your 17-character VIN in NHTSA's free recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask any Kalmar dealer to check it.
What is the fix for recall 26V648000, and is it free?
NHTSA's record says: "Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until their vehicle is repaired." NHTSA’s record does not list an owner-notification date yet. Safety-recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.
Sources and method
- NHTSA recall record for 26V648000, from NHTSA's public recall campaign database. Problem, risk and remedy text is NHTSA's own wording.
- "Vehicles affected" is NHTSA's potential-units-affected count for the whole campaign.
- Data as of Nov 6, 2026. NHTSA updates campaigns as manufacturers file amendments, so check the official record for the latest.